unctuous synonyms

unctuous

modif.

  1. Oily

    greasy, lenitive, unguent; see oily 1.

  2. Smooth

    plastic, slippery, waxy; see oily 2, slippery.

  3. Ingratiating

    smooth, suave, insinuating, obsequious; see affected 2, oily 3.

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